Hello, What are references that ferrets have been domesticated longer than cats? Also, I am building a cage for a ferret. Don't have one yet, but I have come up with a question. The wood I am using is some old wood my parents had laying around. It is about 2 inches X 2 inches. Should I put the wire mesh on the inside of the frame or outside? I figure that if I put it on the inside, it will greatly reduce the cage space. However, if I put it on the outside... The ferret might be able to gnaw on the wood. Any ideas? Should I be worried about the ferret having access to the wood? Thanks, Jeff [Posted in FML issue 1271]